98230 ZIP Code – Blaine, Washington
98230 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Blaine, Washington, part of Whatcom County with a population of approximately 18,605 residents. The median household income is $79,789 — near the Washington average and near the national average. The median home value of $419,400 is well above the national average, with 79.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,273 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.6%, which is near the U.S. rate. An estimated 8.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. An estimated 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The median age is 44.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 98240, 98248, 98264.
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ZIP 98230 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98230 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $79k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $419k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,273 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.6% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98240 – Custer
- 98248 – Ferndale
- 98264 – Lynden
- 98281 – Point Roberts
- 98226 – Bellingham
- 98225 – Bellingham
- 98276 – Nooksack
- 98262 – Lummi Island
- 98247 – Everson
- 98279 – Olga
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98240 | CUSTER | 3,426 | $102,602 |
| 98248 | FERNDALE | 27,147 | $86,334 |
| 98264 | LYNDEN | 22,334 | $90,147 |
| 98281 | POINT ROBERTS | 1,249 | $74,400 |
| 98226 | BELLINGHAM | 45,703 | $71,943 |